I'm Christian Rye, a senior production leader and creative producer based in London with 16+ years' experience delivering high-volume, social-first content across film, photography, and post-production. I build and lead high-performing teams, optimize studio workflows, and drive innovation to deliver outstanding content across TV, social, DOOH, and live channels. I have extensive experience as a Director, DP, and Photographer, working across in-house studios and client partnerships to shape concepts, cast, and shoots. I thrive on scalable production pipelines, cross-functional collaboration, and pushing creative and commercial value for every project.

Christian Rye

I'm Christian Rye, a senior production leader and creative producer based in London with 16+ years' experience delivering high-volume, social-first content across film, photography, and post-production. I build and lead high-performing teams, optimize studio workflows, and drive innovation to deliver outstanding content across TV, social, DOOH, and live channels. I have extensive experience as a Director, DP, and Photographer, working across in-house studios and client partnerships to shape concepts, cast, and shoots. I thrive on scalable production pipelines, cross-functional collaboration, and pushing creative and commercial value for every project.

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I’m Christian Rye, a senior production leader and creative producer based in London with 16+ years’ experience delivering high-volume, social-first content across film, photography, and post-production. I build and lead high-performing teams, optimize studio workflows, and drive innovation to deliver outstanding content across TV, social, DOOH, and live channels.

I have extensive experience as a Director, DP, and Photographer, working across in-house studios and client partnerships to shape concepts, cast, and shoots. I thrive on scalable production pipelines, cross-functional collaboration, and pushing creative and commercial value for every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer / Creative Producer / Content Creator at Various clients (Ginsters, Mars, Columbia Clothing, Quorn)
April 1, 2026 - Present
• Ginsters Greg's Love Ginsters, Social + OOH - 1st AC and Exec Producer • Mars Dreamies OOH - Photographer • Columbia Omni-Heat Clothing, OOH - Photographer • Quorn Puppet, AI Data - Photographer and Retoucher
Exec Producer and Shoot Studio Manager at Omnicom Production
March 3, 2025 - March 31, 2026
• Led end-to-end delivery of social-first content across Omnicom’s UK studio operations, working with clients including Amazon, Pladis, ExxonMobil, and McDonald’s. • Managed the planning, budgeting, casting, and execution of high-volume studio productions and select on-location shoots. • Built and led agile production teams with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and speed, remaining hands-on as a Director, DP, and Photographer where it adds creative and commercial value. • Partnered with Content Production and Strategy teams to support new business, shape campaign responses, and deliver commercially robust budgets. • Drove innovation through streamlined workflows and the integration of generative AI to optimise output and performance.
Head of Bankside Film Studio & Edit Assist at Bankside Film Studio
May 1, 2018 - February 1, 2025
Led the design, build and ongoing management of an in-house film and photography studio, delivering projects on time and within budget. Built agile production teams, defined workflows, and supported new business through campaign planning and delivery.
Head of MCR - Lab Post Production at AMV BBDO
April 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015
Led a team of editors across QC, encoding, and delivery for major channels; implemented tools and workflows to improve efficiency and maintain high technical standards; trained and developed staff.
MCR Supervisor at The Mill London
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2012
Led a team of editors at The Mill London, overseeing QC, encoding, and delivery across major channels; managed day-to-day operations and maintained high technical standards.

Education

BSc Multimedia Studies, Technology & Design at Brunel University
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services